I have a Craftsman riding mower with a 23 hp Kohler engine. It has been running fine until this week, when it refused to start. Battery has full charge. Replaced the plug and filters. - Let me say I am not very mechanically inclined - I did some Internet research and checked for spark. Doesn't appear to be any. What should I do next? When I place the battery on a starter, the flywheel turns slowly but won't turn over. I tried jumping the solenoid and that didn't work. Your input is greatly appreciated.
2006-08-17 11:18:48 · 7 answers · asked by Christopher R 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's doubtfull the starter went out on you.
It's possible the battery has a problem. (maybe corroded)
1) Find a 7\16" wrench and remove the negative battery terminal and clean it, and the battery post.
2) While the negative cable is still removed, do the same with the positive terminal.
3) Reassemble. (positive first) then negative
Try the starter again.
If it still will not turn over, remove both spark plugs and try it again.
(there may be oil, or gas in the cylinder)
If it STILL won't turn over, take your battery down and have it load tested at a auto parts store or something.
If after making sure the battery is good, and there's nothing in the cylinders stopping the pistons, You may have a bad starter.
Starters cost over $180.00. That's why I wanted you to go thru this first.
With the spark plugs out, you should be able to turn the engine by hand on the flywheel fan screen.
How's the oil level?
Well, that's a good starting point.There could be a number of other possible problems, but let's get it turn over first.
Good luck.
2006-08-17 14:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pull the spark wire off and place it close to the engine .then turn over starter if you see spark ,then its not spark . ARE you sure it is getting fuel, take off the breeder and turn engine to see if fuel is being injected into the carb. your chock may not be working and not picking up the gas. while you have the breeder off pour a small amount of gas into the chamber and turn over engine. the last thing i can tell you is if its not winding fast your starter could be dropped (meaning grounding out)
2006-08-17 15:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by walter l 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say it turns over and doesn't have a spark. Check for any loose wires. If there's not any loose connections it's probably the ignition module. The trouble is, it's expensive to buy if you're not sure. Try to get one used.
Without me being there, there's no guarantee!
2006-08-17 13:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Matrix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a bad starter, Take it to a small engine repair place they can tell you what is wrong with it and fix it for you.
2006-08-17 11:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by Tina 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might want to check the oil and see if there is any gas in the oil. Drain the oil and see if it is runny. if it is you might want to put a check valve on the fuel line.that could be just from sittin a couple days.
2006-08-17 11:25:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try another battery and make sure that is the problem.
2006-08-17 12:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by Tommy M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy another
2006-08-17 11:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by Me 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋